Investigations underway after power pole cut down on purpose
PHOTO: The stay wire had a clean cut indicating it was intentionally severed. In an astounding case of dangerous vandalism, a person or persons unknown are suspected of somehow felling …
Discarded needles on the rise?
PHOTO: Discarded used syringes are being reported in numbers along roadsides and in local parks. Local residents say used 'party packs' are being found in increasing quantities discarded on roadsides, …
Thieves take a new route to Golf Club crime
PHOTOS: It is presumed that the thieves entered through the roof where an iron roofing panel had been torn back. The Coonamble Golf Club has taken another blow after criminals …
Local artists line up for regional First Nations competition
PHOTO: Joblink’s Mel Currey says the response and the talent of local participants has been impressive. The Joblink Plus First Nations Art Competition (formerly known as the Joblink Plus Indigenous …
Baradine Show delivers a standout success
PHOTO: The federal member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey congratulated Baradine Show society president, Todd McConnaughty on the success of the 2026 event. A big crowd, thrilling events and a dedicated …
Basin Plan review looks for local knowledge
PHOTO: The consultation team from the Murray Darling Basin Authority in Coonamble last week: Peter Thomas, Racheline Jackson (Dept of Climate Change Environment Energy & Water), Shona Whitfield, Hannah Kennedy, …
“We may need to stand with them as they stood with us.” – CSG fight reignites with ‘historic declaration’
PHOTO: Farmers, Gomeroi First Nations peoples, union members and community members vote in support of The Breeza Declaration on Sunday. A new coalition has united to produce what they say …
Animals and animations tell their stories
PHOTO: Outback Arts Executive Director Jamie Lea Trindall (above) with a wire and netting goanna created by her aunt Lorraine Tye. There's a small but beautiful menagerie - brolgas, frogs …